Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect enterprise operation
requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, enterprise safety policies and procedures.
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, enterprise, guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Batch produced furniture
may include but not limited to contemporary furniture products that are made in multiples but are not mass produced. Characteristics include details and fittings being produced with jigs and fixtures to allow for further batches to be made
Inspirational information
may include but not be limited to catalogues, brochures, magazines, existing products, reference books and other existing enterprise design information
may also include but not limited to transferable technological ideas or concepts, natural or man-made structures and objects
Visual needs of the product
may include but not be limited to point, line, plane, volume, shape, form, tone, colour, surface, texture, scale, size, vertex, edge, face, position, direction, space, balance, movement, proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, relief, mass and movement
Ethical considerations
may include but not be limited to issues relating to social justice, environmental sustainability, biodiversity, cultural heritage and social responsibility of furniture makers
Lateral thinking methods
may include but not be limited to suspending belief, looks for gaps of need, alternatives, daydreaming, creative leaping, filaments, brainstorming, six thinking hats and asking questions of norms and beliefs
outcomes of lateral thinking has no range by definition as it cannot be predefined and not judged in the process of generation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for designing and production of a contemporary furniture product.
Identify the limitations and opportunities of batch and limited production design work for contemporary furniture products
Develop and present final proposals for batch and limited production furniture items to meet design brief
Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
a realistic product need
specific information covering client needs,
batch production capabilities
details of the product requirements and options

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with other related units of competency

Guidance information for assessment